Abstract: A detecting apparatus for detecting the angle of a bend in an electrically conductive workpiece is provided. The detecting apparatus includes a platform, a holding bracket mounted on the platform, at least one detecting portion slidably mounted to the platform, a processor, and an indicator electrically connected to the processor. The holding bracket is grounded and configured for holding and electrically connecting with the workpiece. The at least one detecting portion includes a short pin and a long pin. During operation, the pins are normally at high potential and go low if they contact the workpiece. The pins are electrically connected to the processor. The processor judges an eligibility of the angle of the workpiece according to the potential pattern of each pins. The indicator outputs a detecting result done by the processor.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a functional module having a front wall and a first sidewall has a chassis with a sideboard having fastening holes, a first locking member sliding on the first sidewall and including a number of claws, and a driving fork sliding on the front wall of the functional module and having at least one wedge slidably engaging the first locking member. When the driving fork slides relative to the front wall of the functional module, the first locking member withdraws the claws from the fastening holes of the chassis or to extend the claws into the fastening holes.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus includes a detecting plate, a controlling box, and an indicator installed on the detecting plate. A region is defined on one face of the detecting plate, for supporting a workpiece thereon, with an edge of the workpiece abutting against one side of the region. A first slot and a second slot are defined in the detecting plate on an opposite side of the region. The controlling box having a circuit board with a processor is installed on an opposite face of the detecting plate. Two light sensors are installed on the circuit board aligning with the first and second slots of the detecting plate respectively. The indicator is electrically connected with the light sensors and controlled by the processor, for showing whether the dimension of the workpiece is eligible, according to detection by the light sensors.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for testing planeness of a workpiece is provided. The apparatus includes a platform for supporting the workpiece thereon, a bracket vertically mounted to the platform, and a testing system mounted to the bracket for testing the workpiece. The testing system includes a testing member, a test dial indicator having a sliding pole, and a fine-tuning member for controlling the movement of the testing member. One end of the testing member is connected to the sliding pole. When testing, the fine-tuning member drives the testing member to move toward the workpiece, until the testing member contacts the workpiece. The sliding pole extends together with the testing member. A value is shown by the test dial indicator that indicates the moving distance of the testing member. A distortion value of the workpiece can be obtained according to the value.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism includes a fixing table forming a bracket, a first clamping apparatus, and a second clamping apparatus. The first clamping apparatus includes a sliding member slidably installed on an upper portion of the bracket, and a movable member coupled to the sliding member. The sliding member forms a protrusion, and a first clamping device is installed on the movable member for cooperating with the protrusion of the sliding member to sandwich an upper portion of a workpiece therebetween. The second clamping apparatus includes a sliding block slidably installed on a lower portion of the bracket, and a positioning post slidably installed on the fixing table. The sliding block forms a protrusion, and a second clamping device is installed on the positioning post for cooperating with the protrusion of the sliding block to sandwich a lower portion of the workpiece therebetween.

Abstract: An exemplary test apparatus for a columniform workpiece includes a base plate, a support plate perpendicularly mounted to a top surface of the base plate, a shaft rotatably mounted to the support plate, a contact member mounted the support plate and perpendicularly slidable relative to the support plate, and a test meter. The shaft is configured for mounting the columniform workpiece at a side of the support plate and making the columniform workpiece perpendicularly rotate relative to the support plate. The contact member includes a first end contacting the end surface of the columniform workpiece. The test meter includes a pole with a distal end contacting a second end opposite to the first end of the contact member, the poles' length resiliently adjusting corresponding to the end surface of the columniform workpiece, and a value of the test meter changing corresponding to changes in the length of the pole.

Abstract: A fixing device for fixing a workpiece defining a hole, includes a fixing shaft, a sliding bar, and a sliding block. The fixing shaft is configured to be inserted in the hole of the workpiece and defines a groove therein along an axial direction thereof. The sliding bar is mounted to the fixing shaft and movable in the groove along the axial direction. The sliding block is mounted to the fixing shaft and movable in the groove along a radial direction of the fixing shaft. When the sliding bar moves forward along the axial direction, the sliding block is moved toward the sliding bar along the radial direction. When the sliding bar moves backward along the axial direction, the sliding block is driven to move away from the sliding bar along the axial direction to urge against a wall bounding the hole of the workpiece to fix the workpiece.

Abstract: A device for testing planeness of an electrically conductive workpiece includes a platform for supporting the workpiece, a testing box movably fixed above the platform, an indicator, and a power supply. The testing box has a contact pin fixed on a bottom surface of the testing box. The contact pin is electrically wired in series with one electrode of the power supply. The platform is electrically wired in series with the other electrode of the power supply. The indicator is electrically wired in series with a testing circuit, which is made up of the power supply, the platform, and the contact pin. The contact pin is capable of movement above the platform at a distance which is equal to the sum of a thickness of the workpiece and a desired tolerance of the planeness, wherein if the planeness of the workpiece between the contact pin and the platform is out of tolerance, the testing circuit is closed, conducting power to the indicator, which will then indicate that the workpiece is ineligible.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus includes a detecting plate, a controlling box, and an indicator installed on the detecting plate. A region is defined on one face of the detecting plate, for supporting a workpiece thereon, with an edge of the workpiece abutting against one side of the region. A first slot and a second slot are defined in the detecting plate on an opposite side of the region. The controlling box having a circuit board with a processor is installed on an opposite face of the detecting plate. Two light sensors are installed on the circuit board aligning with the first and second slots of the detecting plate respectively. The indicator is electrically connected with the light sensors and controlled by the processor, for showing whether the dimension of the workpiece is eligible, according to detection by the light sensors.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus for checking shape, size and/or position of a hole of a workpiece, includes a platform for supporting the workpiece, a detecting board, which includes a detecting unit, movably set above the platform, an electrical source, a processor, and an indicator. The source, the unit, and the workpiece make up a circuit connected to the processor. When the board is moved to the workpiece, and the unit enters the hole without touching the workpiece the circuit will remain open, and the processor will control the indicator to indicate that the hole is eligible. If the detecting unit touches the workpiece, the circuit closes, and the processor will control the indicator to indicate that the hole is ineligible. An end of the unit that enters the hole is radially deformable. The apparatus improves detecting efficiency and accuracy, and is suitable for use in mass production.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus for detecting the angle of a bend in an electrically conductive workpiece is provided. The detecting apparatus includes a platform, a holding bracket mounted on the platform, at least one detecting portion slidably mounted to the platform, a processor, and an indicator electrically connected to the processor. The holding bracket is grounded and configured for holding and electrically connecting with the workpiece. The at least one detecting portion includes a short pin and a long pin. During operation, the pins are normally at high potential and go low if they contact the workpiece. The pins are electrically connected to the processor. The processor judges an eligibility of the angle of the workpiece according to the potential pattern of each pins. The indicator outputs a detecting result done by the processor.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus for checking a detected item of an electrically conductive fastener attached to a workpiece includes a lower checking member for supporting the workpiece, an upper checking member movably set above the lower checking member, an electrical source, a processor, and an indicator. At least one of the two members includes a checking unit, which touches with the fastener and together with the fastener forms a detecting circuit when the upper checking member abuts against the workpiece. The detecting circuit is connected to the electrical source. A closed or open state of the detecting circuit indicates whether the detected item is eligible or ineligible. The processor controls the indicator to show the checking result according to the closed or open state of the detecting circuit. The detecting apparatus can greatly improve the checking efficiency and reliability, and suits mass production.

Abstract: A wire clamp for protecting a wire in a reciprocating machine includes an upper clamping member and a lower clamping member configured for slidably sandwiching the wire therebetween. The upper clamping member or the lower clamping member is pivotably mounted to the reciprocating machine. When the wire bends to travel during reciprocating movement, the upper and lower clamping members are pivoted with the wire to prevent the wire from being sharply bent which leads to stress concentration. Thus, fatigue of the wire will be reduced and a life span of the wire will be prolonged.

Abstract: A device for testing planeness of an electrically conductive workpiece includes a platform for supporting the workpiece, a testing box movably fixed above the platform, an indicator, and a power supply. The testing box has a contact pin fixed on a bottom surface of the testing box. The contact pin is electrically wired in series with one electrode of the power supply. The platform is electrically wired in series with the other electrode of the power supply. The indicator is electrically wired in series with a testing circuit, which is made up of the power supply, the platform, and the contact pin. The contact pin is capable of movement above the platform at a distance which is equal to the sum of a thickness of the workpiece and a desired tolerance of the planeness, wherein if the planeness of the workpiece between the contact pin and the platform is out of tolerance, the testing circuit is closed, conducting power to the indicator, which will then indicate that the workpiece is ineligible.

Abstract: An exemplary transfer device (20) includes a testing table (21), a transfer plate (22) slidably positioned on the testing table, and two positioning clamps (23) arranged on the transfer table. The positioning clamps are configured for clamping a liquid crystal display therebetween. The positioning clamps can prevent vibration and movement of an LCD to be tested, when the LCD is positioned on the transfer table and transferred along the testing table by sliding of the transfer table. This speeds correct positioning of the LCD for testing, and helps promote the efficiency and veracity of the testing process.